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CHOWAHERALI 252-482-4418 WEDNESDAY, July 3,2019 $1 P11/C8******CAR-RT LOT**C 002 A0038 SHEPHERD PRUDEN LIBRARY 106 W WATER ST EDENTON NC 27932-1854 ACES TOP ALL-AREA TEAMS IN BOYS TRACK, GOLF — Bl Longtime postal carrier Maurice Bunch retires Delivered Edenton’s mail for more than 30 years BY MILES LAYTON Staff writer Maurice Bunch has re tired after 36 years on the job as the downtown Edenton postal carrier. Friday was Bunch’s last day. “Oh what a day, oh what a happy day!” he said in a telephone interview as party goers were cheering for him in the background. Bunch’s familiar face was seen by many as he walked between 16,000 and 17,000 steps each day on his route through Eden ton. On that note, Post Of fice recognized Bunch’s service for being on the job more than 30 years and having logged at least 1 million miles. To qualify for Million Mile Club status, a professional driver must have driven accident-free for either 30 years or a mil lion miles. And if you think about that distance, that’s roughly two round-trips to the moon or 40 trips around the earth’s 25,000 mile circumference. No wonder Bunch is in such good shape. When Bunch was asked if he’s ready to retire — he’s still very spry at 60 years old — he said, “I’m ready to retire. I want to spend time with my fam- uy.” Probably safe to say that Bunch’s smile, easy-going demeanor will be missed. Many times as Bunch de livered the mail at the Chowan Herald, he stopped into share a bit of news or even photo such as that picture last summer of the coyote, who was See BUNCH, A2 SUBMITTED PHOTO Longtime US Post Office employee Maurice Bunch clocks out for the last time Friday after retiring with 36 years of service. Celebrate America’s independence Kick off July 4 with NSDAR Hewes bio, Declaration of Independence to be read BY SANDRA LANCASTER SPERRY For Chowan Herald Chapter Regent Anne Rowe and Ceremony Chairman Beth Taylor in vite everyone to attend the 20th annual July 4th Cere mony, sponsored by the Edenton Tea Party Chap ter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). This ceremony will be held at 10 am. Thursday, July 4, at the Joseph Hewes Monument on the Historic 1767 Chowan Courthouse Green. Attorney Hood Ellis will present a biographical sketch of Joseph Hewes and Town of Edenton Mayor Roland Vaughan will read the Declaration of In dependence in its entirety. See NSDAR, A2 JULY 4 CELEBRATION The Chowan Edenton Optimist Club’s Fabulous Fourth of July celebration will be held Thurs day, July 4, in Edenton’s water- front park. Activities will begin at 4 p.m., with a flag-raising by Cub Scout Pack 164. Fireworks are expected to go off at about dusk, around 9 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled to July 5. PHOTO COURTESY KIM ULLOM Rocky Hock Baptist Church hosted its Independence Day fireworks display this past weekend. King speaks at event Change addressed during CBI graduation speech STAFF REPORT Edenton Police Chief Henry King was a keynote speaker at a recent gradu ¬ KING ation cere mony in Elizabeth City. Loving Light Commu nity Outreach Inc. held its CBI graduation June 18 for par ticipants from Chowan/ Gates, Dare, Currituck, Washington and Hyde counties. Practice firework safety on Fourth of July In 2017, fireworks killed at least 8 people in US BY BILLY BASS For Chowan Herald Summer is synony mous with backyard bar becues, parades and fire work displays. But along with all the festivities are plenty of visits to emer gency rooms, especially during the month of July. In the year of 2017, at least eight people lost their lives and some 13,000 were injured. Also during the day of 1 July 4, more fires are re ported than any other day during the year. Children under the age of 15 expe rienced about 36 percent BASS of the in juries and males of all ages were in volved in 70 per cent. Fire works are the cause of 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehi cle fires, and nearly 17,000 outside and other fires. The National Safety Council advises everyone to stay away from all con sumer fireworks and only enjoy public firework dis plays. See SAFETY, A2 Be respectful when setting off fireworks King gave the address aimed at the community stakeholders, those who support the graduates. King centered his speech around Luke 22, verses 31-32: See KING, A2 Loud noises can upset veterans, pets SUBMITTED REPORTS When you think about Independence Day, you often think about delicious food, family, and fireworks that light up the night sky. However, for some, fireworks can be a source of stress, es pecially for pets and those veterans who suffer from PTSD. The loud noises can sometimes be a trigger, according to the US Marine Corps. Although not every in dividual who lives with PTSD may be affected, many veterans are stepping up to raise awareness of those who might be. Many veterans with PTSD can mentally See FIREWORKS, A3 High will seek 1st Ward seat Local lawyer announces candidacy for town council BY MILES LAYTON Staff writer Down East begins work on Perquimans home Isaac White House, near Bethel, built in 1700s BY NICOLE BOWMAN- LAYTON Editor BETHEL — Tucked away behind a wall of trees along a curvy stretch of Holiday Island Road, a stately white plantation home in Perquimans County is receiving some tender loving care from Edenton-based Down East Preservation. After sitting vacant for about 10 years, the Isaac White house recently was purchased by Kbnt Will family, of Greensboro. Ac cording to Down East owner Dawson Tyler, Will owns Old Town Wood Floors and has come to northeastern North Carolina on several occa sions to help Down East with its preservation ef forts in t he area. “I think some younger people are gravitating to ward country living be cause of the amount of de tail and work that went into the ways used to be done,” Tyler said of the trend he is seeing of younger families shunning city life for life in rural ar eas. “There is a societal change where people want to get away from technol ogy and social media.” During a recent tour, Tyler noted that the build ing is “infinitely saveable.” The structure is in decent condition. However, short NICOLE BOWMAN- LAYTON/CHOWAN HERALD Dawson Tyler, owner of Down East Preservation, pulls out some of the original plaster out of a wall upstairs in the Isaac White House. The plaster contained horse hair, which made it quite durable, Tyler said. A local legal eagle has announced his candidacy for the 1st Ward seat on Edenton Town Council. William Hackney High Jr., who has a long pedigree of public service, said he of fers a strong platform that will do much to improve town. Generally speaking, High said he will be a strong advocate for im proving streets and water system, seek better broad band access, attract/retain young workers and fami lies, do more to strengthen economic development for 6 ■89076"44813 i Vol. 84, No. 27 ©2019 The Chowan Herald All Rights Reserved See HOME, A2 See HIGH, A2 Chowan Ellenton Optimist Club come to edentons WATERFRONT ___. ......... EAT DINNER AND ENJOY 5° 1 A, i£ i V^l' NOime CAROLINA'S LARGEST Fabulous 4 th of July w the water Fireworks Sher Entertainment by 105 «K2. D ' DJ COWBOY (Adam Evans) of Edenton GAMES FOR EVENTS START AT 4:00 P.M. CHiLMEN!!! Please Support Our Fabulous 4th of July WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL HELP! 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